Intern

About this role

<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Brunswick Group is seeking curious/sharp and proactive minds to join our Mumbai office for a six-month paid internship programme.</p> <p>At Brunswick, we advise clients through reputation-defining moments, helping them navigate complex business, financial, political and societal issues. Our Mumbai internship offers hands-on experience working with client teams on research, media monitoring, stakeholder analysis, communications planning, digital strategy and client engagement.</p> <p>This is an opportunity for analytical and ambitious individuals to gain exposure to high-stakes advisory work, learn from experienced communications professionals, and build a strong foundation for a career in strategic communications.</p> <p>The internship is designed as a six-month programme, and candidates should be available to commit to the full duration.  There is the opportunity for the internship to be extended, with high-performing interns potentially progressing into a full-time Executive role with Brunswick’s India team.</p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>As an intern, you will support client teams across a range of assignments, including:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting industry, company, competitor and stakeholder research to support client engagements and new business opportunities</li> <li>Monitoring media, policy and digital conversations, and analysing developments shaping corporate reputation, public discourse and stakeholder expectations</li> <li>Preparing reports, briefings and intelligence materials on key themes, narratives, market developments and emerging risks and opportunities</li> <li>Supporting research on current affairs, business leaders, prospective clients and issues affecting clients across sectors</li> <li>Assisting with client materials, presentations, stakeholder mapping, campaign planning and communications strategy development</li> <li>Supporting issues and crisis response efforts through rapid research, fact-finding and narrative analysis</li> <li>Supporting external client events, including investor luncheons and media conferences, and contributing to broader client engagement activities</li> <li>Gaining exposure to how Brunswick develops advice for clients across corporate communications, digital strategy, social media, SEO, AI and reputation management</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we are looking for</strong></p> <p>We are looking for candidates who bring:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside exceptional research, analytical and synthesis skills</li> <li>A strong academic background and an interest in strategic communications, corporate affairs, business, media, public policy, markets and current affairs</li> <li>The ability to analyse complex information, identify key insights and communicate them clearly, concisely and accurately</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and the ability to recognise nuance in complex issues and stakeholder dynamics</li> <li>An interest in corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, issues management and the factors shaping public discourse</li> <li>Understanding of corporate, financial and macroeconomic concepts, and an interest in how organisations navigate business and reputational challenges</li> <li>Strong digital literacy and an interest in the role of AI, social media and emerging technologies in business and communications</li> <li>A collaborative mindset, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities</li> <li>Brings a positive attitude and sense of humour, contributing to a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team environment.</li> <li>Respect for diverse perspectives and working styles, alongside composure, good judgement and a sense of humour under pressure</li> <li>Availability to commit to the full six-month internship programme and to work from our Mumbai office as part of an in-person team environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you can expect</strong></p> <p>The internship is designed to provide rigorous, practical and well-rounded exposure to advisory work. Interns can expect:</p> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience on live client and research assignments</li> <li>Training in media monitoring, research and analysis</li> <li>Exposure to Brunswick colleagues across teams and offices</li> <li>Mentoring and regular feedback</li> <li>Opportunities to build professional networks</li> <li>The opportunity to build towards a full-time Executive role with Brunswick’s India team, for interns who demonstrate strong performance, curiosity and fit during the programme</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Selection process</strong></p> <p>To apply, interested candidates will be asked to submit:</p> <ul> <li>An up-to-date CV</li> <li>A 2-minute video explaining why they are interested in the internship</li> <li>A completed questionnaire</li> </ul> <p>After reviewing applications, we will invite shortlisted candidates to a first-round virtual interview, with successful candidates progressing through two additional virtual interview rounds.</p> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Please submit your CV, video and completed questionnaire to  <a…